News in brief
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has publicly expressed his gratitude to His Majesty Mohammed VI following the royal pardon granted to Senegalese supporters who had been sentenced after incidents linked to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, hosted in Morocco. In an official statement......
Senegalese football supporters convicted in Morocco following incidents linked to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have returned to Senegal after receiving a royal pardon from HM king Mohammed VI. The supporters arrived at Blaise Diagne International Airport, where they were welcomed by Senegalese......
Armed men linked to the Masina movement attacked and burned trucks carrying food and supplies from Morocco to Mali, according to accounts from witnesses and regional security reports. The convoy was traveling along a key supply route near Koki Zamal, close to the Mauritanian border, heading toward Bamako......
A court in Dakar has sentenced a young man to six years in prison for what authorities described as an “act against nature,” marking the first known conviction since Senegal adopted a stricter law criminalizing same-sex relations. The ruling follows the passage of new legislation earlier......
Türkiye has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Senegal, with a focus on development, humanitarian support, and long-term partnerships across multiple sectors. Speaking at the conclusion of the sixth Türkiye–Senegal Joint Economic Commission meeting in Dakar, Family......
Following the successful hosting of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, held in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, His Majesty King Mohammed VI paid tribute to the Moroccan people for their decisive role in the organization and success of the continental tournament. In a statement issued......
Senegal has reiterated its firm support for the Atlantic Initiative and Morocco’s territorial integrity, reaffirming the strength of diplomatic ties between the two countries. This position was expressed during a meeting held on Friday in Rabat between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,......
The body of a young man in his twenties was recovered Thursday afternoon in the Bassins à flot area of northern Bordeaux, following his disappearance during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Authorities confirmed that he had fallen into the Garonne River shortly after 2:30 a.m. on January 1,......
Dakar, Senegal – Senegal has announced the suspension of all extraditions to France, accusing Paris of failing to cooperate on previous extradition requests. The decision was confirmed by Senegalese Justice Minister Yassine Fall during a parliamentary session on Thursday. The move comes as France......
The Senegalese government has announced a nationwide ban on the use of mobile phones in all public and private schools starting next academic year. Authorities argue that uncontrolled phone use undermines the essential mission of schools. In a statement released Monday, the Ministry of Education explained......
A devastating migrant tragedy unfolded off the coast of Mauritania on Tuesday night when a pirogue carrying 160 people capsized, resulting in at least 49 deaths, according to AFP. Survivors recount the disaster Seventeen men survived the incident, including eleven Senegalese and six Gambians. After......
The annual “Ziarra” pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Cheikh Ahmad al-Tijânî in Fez has been gaining momentum in Senegal, attracting an ever-wider circle of devotees beyond the traditional Sufi brotherhoods, according to the Senegalese daily Le Soleil. Once considered the preserve......
The Balearic Islands have recently witnessed an unprecedented arrival of irregular migrants. More than 600 people, departing from the Algerian coast, landed on the archipelago — the largest migratory wave in its recent history, according to the Spanish daily ABC. This surge is the result of a......
